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How to get from Dormont Junction to North Side by bus and light rail?

From Dormont Junction to North Side by bus and light rail

To get from Dormont Junction to North Side in Pittsburgh, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the RLSH light rail from Dormont Junction station to Overbrook Junction station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE light rail and finally take the 8 bus from Penn Ave + 7th St station to Federal St + Hemlock St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

64min$8.25
Light Rail - RLSHRLSH
Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 88
Leaves from Dormont Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Dormont Junction
  • 2
    Light Rail - RLSHRLSH
    Wait for light rail
    RLSH
    Outbound-Overbrook Junction
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Overbrook Junction
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Willow
  • 5
    Light Rail - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Inbound-North Shore
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Wood Street
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Penn Ave + 7th St
    ID 2932
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Outbound-West View
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Federal St + Hemlock St
    Ride to bus station
    Federal St + Hemlock St
    ID 19577
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Dormont Junction to North Side by bus

To get from Dormont Junction to North Side in Pittsburgh, take the 36 bus from Beverly Rd + Parker station to Blvd Of Allies + Post Gazette Bldg station. Next, take the 11 bus from Liberty Ave + 7th St (Clark Bldg) station to Federal St + Hemlock St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $5.50.

40min$5.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3636
Bus - 1111
Leaves from Beverly Rd + Parker

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beverly Rd + Parker
    ID 4559
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Inbound-Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blvd Of Allies + Post Gazette Bldg
    ID 4572
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liberty Ave + 7th St (Clark Bldg)
    ID 180
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Outbound-Inbound-Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Federal St + Hemlock St
    Ride to bus station
    Federal St + Hemlock St
    ID 19577
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dormont Junction to North Side

The distance between Dormont Junction, Pittsburgh and North Side, Pittsburgh is approximately 10.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dormont Junction to North Side by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Pittsburgh – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Dormont Junction

Dormont Junction is located at Dormont Junction, Pittsburgh and the nearest public transit station is Mcfarland Rd + the Fireplace & Patio Place.

Bus stations close to Dormont Junction:

  • Mcfarland Rd + the Fireplace & Patio Place
  • West Liberty Ave + Mcfarland
  • West Liberty Ave + Kelton

Public transit stations close to North Side, Pittsburgh

North Side is located at North Side, Pittsburgh and the nearest public transit station is Federal St + Sampsonia.

Train stations close to North Side:

  • Pittsburgh Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to North Side:

  • Federal St + Sampsonia
  • Federal St + Hemlock St
  • Federal St + North Ave FS

From Dormont Junction to North Side by bus

To get from Dormont Junction to North Side in Pittsburgh, take the 36 bus from Beverly Rd + Parker station to Blvd Of Allies + Post Gazette Bldg station. Next, take the 11 bus from Liberty Ave + 7th St (Clark Bldg) station to Federal St + Hemlock St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $5.50.

40min$5.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3636
Bus - 1111
Leaves from Beverly Rd + Parker

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beverly Rd + Parker
    ID 4559
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Inbound-Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blvd Of Allies + Post Gazette Bldg
    ID 4572
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liberty Ave + 7th St (Clark Bldg)
    ID 180
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Outbound-Inbound-Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Federal St + Hemlock St
    Ride to bus station
    Federal St + Hemlock St
    ID 19577
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dormont Junction to North Side?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line RLSH, Bus line BLUE, Bus line 8.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dormont Junction to North Side?

    The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Bus line 36, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Dormont Junction and North Side?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Dormont Junction to North Side?

    The RLSH light rail line goes from Outbound-Overbrook Junction station near Dormont Junction in Dormont to Overbrook Junction station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till Overbrook Junction station near North Side in Pittsburgh.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dormont Junction to North Side by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Dormont Junction in Dormont and North Side in Pittsburgh by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Dormont Junction to get to North Side?

    Get on the RLSH light rail from the Outbound-Overbrook Junction station near Dormont Junction in Dormont.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Dormont Junction and North Side?

    Get off the light rail at the Overbrook Junction stop, which is closest to North Side in Pittsburgh.

  • How much is the total light rail and bus fare from Dormont Junction to North Side?

    The ride from Dormont Junction to North Side costs $8.25.

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